Protects Wild Horses in National Park
Official: Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act
This bill ensures that a herd of at least 150 wild horses is maintained in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and sets guidelines for their management.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, with a population of no fewer than 150 horses, in the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Interior must develop a management plan to protect the horses while ensuring that the natural resources within the park are not adversely impacted. The bill also prohibits Interior from removing horses from the park unless the removal is (1) to maintain a genetically diverse herd of horses, (2) in the case of an emergency, or (3) to protect public health and safety. Interior must annually monitor, assess, and publish findings regarding the population, structure, and health of the horses in the park.
1. The bill requires at least 150 wild horses to be maintained in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. 2. The Secretary of the Interior must create a management plan for the horses within 120 days of the bill's passage. 3. Horses can only be removed from the park in emergencies or to protect public health and safety. 4. The Secretary must monitor and publicly report on the health and population of the horses each year.